Ultra Instinct Theme

A high-contrast, distraction-free theme designed for the Flow State.
Built to eliminate cognitive noise through "The Void Protocol," allowing your instincts to take over.

The Origin (Neurodivergent Design)

This isn't just another dark theme.

I built Ultra Instinct because standard themes were too noisy for my brain. As a product designer/developer with Autism and High Potential, I experience code differently. Every unnecessary border, every bright icon, and every jarring contrast break my focus.

I needed a Void. A place where the interface disappears, and only the logic remains. This trilogy is my personal tool for achieving Hyperfocus. Now, it's yours.

Themes

1. Ultra Instinct Sign

• Aesthetic: Unstable, Raw, Intense.
• Palette: Electric Blue & Indigo accents on a Deep Charcoal Void (#0d1017).
• Use Case: High-intensity debugging and exploring new codebases.

2. Ultra Instinct Mastered

• Aesthetic: Divine, Calm, Perfected.
• Palette: Royal Purple & Silver accents on a balanced Dark Void (#141118).
• Use Case: My daily driver. Balanced and serene.

3. Ultra Instinct Mastered Light

• Aesthetic: Clean, Sharp, Absolute.
• Palette: Divine Silver backgrounds with Aura Purple accents.
• Use Case: Well-lit environments, presentations, and recording.

Installation

1. Open Extensions sidebar in VS Code.
2. Search for Ultra Instinct Theme.
3. Click Install.
4. Select your state: Sign or Mastered.

Or via command line:

code --install-extension JuanLias.ultra-instinct-theme

The Void Protocol (Configuration)

To achieve the intended "clean" aesthetic and prevent "Rainbow Brackets" from breaking the immersion, add this to your settings.json:

{
  "editor.cursorBlinking": "smooth",
  "editor.cursorSmoothCaretAnimation": "on",
  "editor.renderLineHighlight": "gutter",
  "editor.renderWhitespace": "all",

  // Critical: Disable native rainbow brackets
  "editor.bracketPairColorization.enabled": false,
  "editor.guides.bracketPairs": false,

  // Recommended Typography
  "editor.fontFamily": "'Cascadia Code NF', 'Fira Code', monospace",
  "editor.fontLigatures": true
}

Accessibility & Standards

I believe high-performance coding shouldn't come at the cost of sensory overload or eye strain.

• Sensory Friendly: Specifically tuned to reduce visual overstimulation.
• WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant: Contrast ratios exceed 4.5:1 for all text elements.
• Reduced Blue Light: The "Sign" theme uses a specific charcoal base (#0d1017) designed to minimize retinal fatigue during night sessions.

Author

Juan Lias
Product Design Engineer

License

MIT © Juan Lias